Logan Circle is named for John A. Logan, a Civil War general and later a member of Congress from his native Illinois. (Photo: Wikipedia.com.)

As a native Illinoisan, I like this. The Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA), Illinois State Society and the National Park Service are holding the annual Memorial Day Commemoration starting at 12:30 p.m.

In case you didn’t know, Logan Circle is name for Civil War General John Alexander Logan, an Illinoisan. He was later a U.S. representative and senator (Republican) from The Prairie State and the 1884 candidate for vice president on the GOP ticket.

• Who: Logan Circle Community Association, Illinois State Society and National Park Service
• What: Memorial Day Commemoration
• When: Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Logan Circle Park
• Details: “Join LCCA, the Illinois State Society, and the National Park Service on Monday May 25, 2009 to commemorate Memorial Day in Logan Circle Park. The commemoration will feature remarks from local dignitaries, musical sections, and a wreath-laying cermony. It is followed by a reception (open to LCCA members) at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House (1318 Vermont Avenue NW).”

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